In today’s podcast, Amy Parker and Cheryl Dunn are joined by Internal Medicine Physician, Dr. Denise Brown. Dr. Denise will join Amy and Cheryl from time to time to discuss medical topics and address listener questions.

In this episode:

01:17 –Meet Dr. Denise Brown.
02:26 - What is an Internist?
03:30 – Dr. Denise shares what she loves about practicing internal medicine.
06:20 -How should patients approach and foster relationships with their doctors?
09:00 – Characteristics were often seen in the medical profession and the culture of the profession.
11:54 – Dr. Denise talks about the importance of being willing to have courageous conversations.
13:42 -Amy discusses her past medical struggles and the importance of listening to your internal signs and finding the doctor who will listen.
17:11 - Dr. Denise talks about patriarchal medical paradigms.
19:36 - Dr. Denise discusses limitations in some medical clinics.
21:16 - How do you find a doctor?
27:00 – Having mutual respect between doctor and patient.